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Ray Witmer Obituary

Ray B. Witmer NEWMANSTOWN Ray B. Witmer, 71, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in his home. He was the husband of Linda M. Pletz Witmer. He was born in Terre Hill on December 31, 1941, a son of the late Paul and Jennie Burkholder Witmer. Ray was a former supervisor for the Lentz Milling Company. He was a life member of the Myerstown VFW, Post 6076, Guardian Angels Motorcycle Club, an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed playing cards. Surviving in addition to his wife are daughter, Denise Babbitt of S.C.; son, Anthony Scott Witmer, Reinholds; step son, John McAnaney of Pine Grove; step daughter, Christine McAnaney of Pottsville; grandchildren; brothers, Sylvan B. husband of Loretta Witmer of Womelsdorf; Samuel B. husband of Mary Witmer of Denver; Melvin B. husband of Esther Witmer of Darbun, Mississippi; sister, Pauline wife of Noah Zimmerman of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by a son, Edwin Babbitt; sister, Elsie B. Herr and brother, Paul B. Witmer. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Those processing to the cemetery should meet at the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon on Tuesday at 10 a.m. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. www.clauserfh.com

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Published by Lebanon Daily News on Apr. 5, 2013.

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Kass Kupp

April 9, 2013

Liked playing cards, and talking about the races we never aggread on a driver. Will miss him.

Mr. Mrs. Anthony Witmer

April 6, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss...Keeping you in our prayers and trusting that the Lord will bring comfort in the days ahead with great sympathy

We are very sorry for your loss...Keeping you in our prayers and trusting that the Lord will bring comfort in the days ahead with great symphathy

Mr.Mrs Anthony Witmer

April 6, 2013

April 6, 2013

I only met Ray once so never really got to know him, but I'm sorry for your loss, Linda. Hugs.....Jeane

April 6, 2013

Linda, I was sorry to hear of Ray's death. Hope all is as well as it can be for you........Jeane Shutter

Boni, Bowman

April 6, 2013

Sending warm thoughts and hugs your way, my dear friend. Always know, Bo, Zolov, Oscarya and I are here for you.

Robert Monger

April 4, 2013

Sorry for your loss.

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